Growing up in Florida, Whitney was originally a guitar player for hardcore and doom metal bands.[3] Whitney moved to Los Angeles, California after starting his career as a rapper eventually finding success in the underground.
Eric Whitney was born 15 April 1991 in Lake Worth, Florida to parents from New York. Whitney grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a teenager, he was in several bands and played the guitar which introduced him to music. He also played football whilst in High School, saying he was practically forced to by his father, who died when Whitney was seventeen.
Whitney was introduced to rap music when he was the guitarist in the hardcore punk band Nemesis and a bandmate introduced him to Memphis rap.
Whitney graduated from university after studying astrophysics and was eventually employed in a position earning $65,000 annually.In 2015, Whitney moved to Los Angeles, California due to his music not thriving in Southern Florida, giving up his employment at the same time. Meeting up with JGRXXN, Whitney joined his collective Schemaposse which included artists such as the now-deceased Lil Peep and Craig Xen.
In April 2016, Schemaposse disbanded leaving Whitney not associated with any group. Whitney eventually began to associate with the popular underground group $uicideboy$ and fellow Florida rapper Pouya. Pouya released the video for "1000 Rounds" with Ghostemane in April 2017.The video quickly went viral and as of May 2018, has nearly 9 million views.
In 2018 Whitney released his 10th album, "N / O / I / S / E" (No One Is Safe from Evil). The album has a very dark and aggressive style and it deals a lot with self-harm, self-mutilation, agoraphobia, and many other issues Ghostemane has dealt with personally. N / O / I / S / E was released by surprise on 10th October 2018, as it was supposed to drop on 17th October of the same year.
The Science Behind Why We're Doomed from the Start
Ghostemane Lyrics
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E mean I got no gas in the whip I'm broke and I chose to eat
Kickin it wit baby loot she be ready to shoot anything on me
Bumpin Outkast in the grand marquise life ain't so bad it seems
Some of the time
When I think about dyin I be thinkin that I don't wanna go
Most of the time when I think about dyin I be thinkin bout a good way to go
I can Never tell if my pops is lookin down at me or up
Think about the way that you be goin about it when everybody wanna be about the next big thing
Everybody wanna pretend I'm a cultist captain
Tryin to reach yo theta waves
Take a note of control happenin in yo mind
You a brainwashed soul not a thang to hide
Put em on a curb and stomp
Puttin out yo Lights
Hypey mothafuckas don't know me cuz I'm the beast of evil Keeble still ain't makin moves like me and yo attempt has proven
Feeble like common people
Don't use they pineal
Instead of thinkin it ain't Real
Make sho you know when to peel
Kickin it thinkin about how we live in a time where nobody can believe a thing they see
Everybody play follow the leader then follow him into a gate of inferno
Inquisitive ones are the ones that get cast the side
Eventually crucified
The one that you worship would never be seen as a prophet in this time
In Ghostemane's song The Science Behind Why We're Doomed from the Start, he portrays the thoughts that go through his mind as he reflects on his life and the world around him. The first verse depicts his struggles with finances as he indulges in alcohol and drugs to cope with his financial situation. He mentions spending time with his friend, Baby Loot, who is willing to shoot anyone for him, representing the harsh environment he lives in. In contrast to his struggles, he listens to Outkast and feels that life isn't so bad, at least some of the time. However, when he thinks about death, he's unsure whether his father is looking down at him or not, and he's conflicted about whether he wishes his father didn't die - if he were alive, Ghostemane thinks he may have been stuck in a certain situation.
The second verse comments on society's obsession with the latest trends and follow the leader mentality. Ghostemane alludes to the corruption and control happening in people's minds and how easily people get brainwashed. He expresses that people who don't follow this mentality get cast aside and eventually punished for their inquisitive nature. He calls out hypocrites who aren't aware of their own actions and urges people to know when to leave toxic situations. He ends with the harsh truth that even someone who is worshipped and revered by many today would not be seen as a prophet in this age.
Line by Line Meaning
OJ wit da OE while I k r double e p on E
I have orange juice with the OE prescription cough syrup while I keep a low profile on ecstasy
E mean I got no gas in the whip I'm broke and I chose to eat
Ecstasy means I have no gas in my car, I'm financially poor and I decided to have a meal instead
Kickin it wit baby loot she be ready to shoot anything on me
I'm hanging out with my girlfriend who always carries a gun and is willing to use it for my protection
Bumpin Outkast in the grand marquise life ain't so bad it seems
Listening to Outkast music while driving in my luxurious grand marquise car makes life bearable
Some of the time
Occasionally
When I think about dyin I be thinkin that I don't wanna go
Sometimes I contemplate death and I realize that I don't want to die
Most of the time when I think about dyin I be thinkin bout a good way to go
Most of the time I think about death, I ponder on the best approach for me not to die a painful death
I can Never tell if my pops is lookin down at me or up
It's impossible for me to know whether my father's spirit is observing me from heaven or hell
I wish he didn't die then again if he didn't I could say that I'd probably be stuck
Part of me grieves my father's death, but I recognize that maybe if he were alive, I wouldn't be the person I am today
Think about the way that you be goin about it when everybody wanna be about the next big thing
Consider your approach to life when everyone is following the latest trend
Everybody wanna pretend I'm a cultist captain
People try to portray me as a leader of a cult
Tryin to reach yo theta waves
Attempting to access your brainwaves in the theta frequency range
Take a note of control happenin in yo mind
Be aware of the influence on your thoughts
You a brainwashed soul not a thang to hide
You're a person whose thoughts have been successfully manipulated and there's nothing to hide
Put em on a curb and stomp
Humiliate and assault them
Puttin out yo Lights
Killing you
Hypey mothafuckas don't know me cuz I'm the beast of evil Keeble still ain't makin moves like me and yo attempt has proven
Overexcited people don't know me because I'm a person of evil essence. Keeble is still far from achieving accomplishments like me, and your attempt to try has failed
Feeble like common people
Incompetent, just like ordinary individuals
Don't use they pineal
They don't take advantage of their pineal gland
Instead of thinkin it ain't Real
Rather than believing that it's not genuine
Make sho you know when to peel
Ensure that you're aware of the time to retreat or leave a situation
Kickin it thinkin about how we live in a time where nobody can believe a thing they see
While hanging out, I contemplate how we're in an era where people can't trust what's portrayed to them
Everybody play follow the leader then follow him into a gate of inferno
People mimic the actions of others, ultimately leading themselves to terrible consequences
Inquisitive ones are the ones that get cast the side
People who ask questions get pushed aside
Eventually crucified
They're ultimately punished
The one that you worship would never be seen as a prophet in this time
The figure that you idolize or revere would never be accepted today as a prophet or visionary
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